![]() ![]() But where was the store? We wandered from window to window, peeking in. There was a certain store which I’d been following on Instagram for years, now, lusting after its steamy offerings. The fairy lights make Bow Market sparkle.Īs I mentioned earlier, a second mission had brought me to Bow Market. At that point in the evening, fire pits were dancing cozy little flames, and laughter and conversation bubbled all around us. Much appreciated, Tanám! (Sad January, 2023 update: Tanám has now closed.) After dinner we staggered out to browse the shops in the courtyard, bellies joyfully full. ![]() Ready for the footage of the “After” version of our dinner? The Kamayan AFTER! Thanks, Tanám Restaurant! “ Kamayan” means “by hand” in Tagalog, and some of the Filipino foods pictured above on the banana leaf which we devoured by hand include: lumpia (Filipino egg roll), pork and chicken, fish, tamarind, green beans rolled into coils (upper left), eggs, mussels, and lobster. WOW! The Kamayan Filipino feast BEFORE… What is Kamayan? Here is actual footage of our communal dinner plate. Specifically, a dear friend from the Philippines wanted us to experience the traditional Kamayan meal: a giant shared platter of epic food. The first was to track down Filipino food at the restaurant, Tanám. I had two missions that finally brought me to Bow Market that evening. Long live local, unique shops! Cute stores abound. Imagine Boston Public Market, but in a building as cool as the Copley Library. Nestled in each nook of Bow Market is a different small business - some permanent and some pop-up - spanning food and drink, clothing, art, records, event spaces, and other retail. What a boost to the structure and community! See from my photo of Bow Market below, the bustling outdoor dining and socializing tables, and the sun umbrellas and fairy lights… Cozy outdoor eating spots at Bow Market. I was reminded of other instances around the world I’d seen art and small businesses give a crumbling space new life - like in the Pietermaai District of Curaçao, or Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was breathless upon beholding the happy sight before my eyes! The market is a revitalized two-story pentagonal building (yes, five sides to the structure) that used to be a vacant storage shed. I challenge you to enter Bow Market’s courtyard without smiling. A helpful clue of its whereabouts was this hip rainbow sculpture (pictured below) outside - an indication of the hipness to be found upon entering the actual market courtyard… The rainbow sculpture outside Bow Market. It took a while for me to find the entrance to Bow Market it’s located at the address 1 Bow Market Way, which is basically an alley off Somerville Avenue. ![]() ![]() Inside Picnic and Pantry, one of over 30 Bow Market shops. Bow Market’s open-air market opened in 2018, and thus it was a new-to-me spot in a familiar square. Thus, it was with a glow of nostalgia that I reentered the streets of Union Square (home of the Fluff Festival) to scope out this new “Bow Market” situation I’d been seeing so much buzz about on Instagram. I have so many happy memories from that part of town! I lived in Somerville, MA for years: from 2003 when I graduated college, to 2009 when I left the country for my around-the-world journey that launched this blog. Bow Market, Somerville, MA! Union Square in Somerville, MA Looking for open-air dining and shopping near Boston in a fabulous food, retail, and culture courtyard? Check out Bow Market in Union Square of Somerville, MA! Join me now for a cyber-tour of its wonders - just be warned that it will make you hungry. Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Share on Email Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn ![]()
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